States of Matter

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What is a solid?

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A solid is a state of matter that has a definite shape and volume. An example of a solid is a rock.

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What is a liquid?

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A liquid is a state of matter that takes the shape of its container but has a definite volume. An example of a liquid is water.

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What is a gas?

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A gas is a state of matter that has no definite shape or volume and fills the space available to it. An example of a gas is air.

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What happens to a solid when it is heated?

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When a solid is heated, it can change into a liquid. This process is called melting.

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What happens to a liquid when it is cooled?

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When a liquid is cooled, it can change into a solid. This process is called freezing.

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What is an example of a gas?

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An example of a gas is air.

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What does it mean for a liquid to take the shape of its container?

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It means that a liquid will fill the bottom of the container and take the shape of the container's sides.

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What is the difference between a solid and a liquid?

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A solid has a definite shape and volume, while a liquid has a definite volume but takes the shape of its container.

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What is the difference between a liquid and a gas?

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A liquid has a definite volume but takes the shape of its container, while a gas has no definite shape or volume.

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What is an example of a solid?

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An example of a solid is a rock.